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2024108 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Mental Health Psychedelics

In Waves and War

2024108 minPGdocumentary

6.7/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Three Navy SEALs confront treatment-resistant psychological pain after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, seeking healing through psychedelic therapy.

Mental Health Psychedelics

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Three Navy SEALs confront treatment-resistant psychological pain after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, seeking healing through psychedelic therapy.

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Bonni Cohen

Bonni Cohendirector

Jon Shenk

Jon Shenkdirector

Marcus Caponecast

Amber Caponecast

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Three Navy SEALs return home after service in Iraq and Afghanistan. They confront severe mental health challenges, including treatment-resistant psychological pain. In their search for healing, they turn to psychedelic therapy. The film documents their struggles with reintegration into civilian life and their efforts to find effective mental health solutions. Directed by Bonni Cohen, "In Waves and War" runs for 108 minutes.

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